IC2158 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2158 right now?
IC2158 is located in the constellation Columba. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.91.
IC2158 tonight
IC2158 visibility on 2026-11-06
IC2158 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
IC2158 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 22° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -78° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -47° |
| IC2158 rise | 18:20 | |
| IC2158 transit | 22:34 | 22° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 17° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 14° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 6° |
| IC2158 set | 02:49 |
Track IC2158 position throughout the night
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IC2158 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2158
| Time | 20:53 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 156° |
Here you can see the current position of IC2158 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is IC2158 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC2158 will remain visible until April 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 18:16 |
| Set | 02:45 |
| Elevation at transit | 22° |
| Transit time | 22:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 05m 17s", Dec: -27° 51' 25s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Columba |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC2158, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when IC2158 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC2158 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2158
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 05m 18s |
| Declination | -27° 51′ 25″ |
| Magnitude | 12.91 |
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | 18.2° |
| Azimuth | 156.4° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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